Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Javier glowered at his trouble-causing son with a scowl. Following behind him closely was his secretary Rory Odon, some bodyguards, and Betty, who put on a sour face.

Betty had initially been reluctant to visit Sophia at the police station. She had not stepped out of Seaview Manor since the horseracing event, where Sophia had brought shame to her.

She refrained from checking social media or watching the TV. When she skimmed through her Twitter feed, she noticed people laughing at Sophia. On top of that, she had muted the group chats with the Solana City socialites, whose members relentlessly laughed at Sophia and herself.

One of them wrote, "How I pity Madam Sophia. I bet Mr. Javier hasn't satisfied her in a while. Why else would she touch herself with such enthusiasm?"

"I guess middle-aged women who have given birth are no use for men anymore. I couldn't believe the same fate befell even the ex-celebrity Madam Sophia."

"That has nothing to do with her age! If I were her husband, I would have been so ashamed of her for taking drugs and her bladder control issues. She's a stain on their family name."

"Betty is so pitiful. Look, she's still single. After her mom's scandal and public arrest, I worry that no family would want to propose a marriage. Who'd want to embarrass themselves?"

harsh when it came

stance about Sophia, Betty had to put on an image as a

she witnessed Jasper hitting Simon and the words that came

antics, she couldn't suppress a silent snicker, thinking that Jasper's continued theatrics would likely result in him losing the company presidency when their

here?" Jasper retorted

station. You're no different than a hooligan if

Jasper after grappling with the guilt of wronging Anne, he now started disliking Jasper for

heads in disdain when they heard

the group? I'm speechless." "Right? An assault is certainly wrong, but he only cares about the reputational loss. He

are the parasites of

overheard the murmurs, which only fueled his anger and dislike

returned to Alyssa's side without hesitation and held her hand firmly, declaring, "I know